Video: Full Defensive Beginner Guide To Kickboxing by Gabriel Varga. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Defensive rounds are shadowboxing where you only practice blocking, slipping, checking and moving. They build defensive habits that hold up when you get tired.
3 key details
- Defend first, then answer with one counter.
- Use blocks, slips, checks and footwork.
- Keep your eyes forward and the guard high.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Guard and stance
- 2:00Blocking round
- 2:00Slips and rolls round
- 2:00Kick checks round
- 2:00Mixed defense round
- 1:00Cool-down
Safety
Stay relaxed and keep movements controlled.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
